From Willie Taggart's debut at Florida State to several looming QB battles in the SEC, each conference has something to watch for this spring. Here's everything you need to know as spring ball hits overdrive.

Last season, with one exception, defensive players defined the ACC. With Lamar Jackson's exit, which offensive players can make a mark in 2018?

Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer

Florida State safety Derwin James (6-foot-1, 215 pounds) ran a 4.48 (u) 40 and also posted a 40-inch vertical. James is a good fit for a three-deep defensive scheme at the strong safety position. Get eyes on the QB, play in space and drive downhill on the ball. Size and athleticism with power in his pads. First-round talent.

Which teams are primed for success over the next three seasons at the game's most important position? A true freshman led Georgia to the title game, and the Bulldogs have the nation's top 2018 recruit on campus, but Clemson and Alabama aren't far behind.

Clemson QB Kelly Bryant and Alabama QB Jalen Hurts on the move? With quality backups in place, let's make some (pretend) deals. Here are 11 trade-deadline-inspired moves to improve college football's best teams for 2018.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

Thought this was pretty cool from earlier today: Willie Taggart wore these Jordan's for the first time to sit in the war room. He said he felt like he had to step up his swag game for his players.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

Willie Taggart asked about the quarterback position after not signing one Wednesday: "We would have liked to sign a quarterback in this class but it's not the end of the world that we didn't." Florida State has three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

Asked how Florida State finished so strong with a Top 15 class, Willie Taggart credited his coaching staff, and previous relationships they had with many of the players they recruited. "Our coaches did an unbelievable job," he said.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

Florida State made it a priority to sign receivers, having signed zero in December. The Seminoles have to be happy with the four they got Wednesday: ESPN 300 players Warren Thompson and Tre'shaun Harrison, and four-stars D'Marcus Adams and Jordan Young, whom they flipped from Tennessee.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

Florida State coach Willie Taggart opens his press conference: "What a great day to be a Nole." The banner behind him has his slogan #DoSomething.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

With James Foster going to Texas A&M, Florida State won't have a quarterback signed in this class. With only three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, it's possible Florida State will go the grad transfer route to bolster depth at the position.

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Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer

Florida State adds yet another four-star with defensive end Jamarcus Chatman. The Seminoles have had a huge day, adding four ESPN 300 players today, along with four other four-star players to what should be a Top 15 class.